County · Pennsylvania
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Jefferson County had 43,255 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 35 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 42065.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,255
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,492 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,864
Median household income
$58,686
±$2,154 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$139,700
±$6,702 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$750
±$39 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Jefferson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,492 residents in Jefferson County. The Census Bureau estimates 43,255 for July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,864 over 652 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,864 | 13,018,639 | +18 |
| Households | 18,344±206 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,085±68 | 5,806,452 | −601 |
Jefferson County's population since 2000
From 45,932 in 2000 to 43,255 in 2025: down 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County holds 35 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Punxsutawney with 5,558 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jefferson County?
The median resident of Jefferson County is 44.0 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%. 0.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% | 8.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5%±0.4 pts | 73.0% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 7.7% | −0.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±0.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±1.0 pts | 35.2% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jefferson County earn?
Half of Jefferson County's 18,344 households earn less than $58,686 a year (±$2,154), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $58,585 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,686±$2,154 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,614±$2,801 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,564±$1,028 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6%±4.4 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±1.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jefferson County?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Jefferson County's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,700 by its owner (±$6,702). The median renter pays $750 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,700±$6,702 | $254,500 | +$11,831 |
| Median gross rent | $750±$39 | $1,209 | −$73 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±4.6 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,119±$27 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9%±1.6 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,085±68 | 5,806,452 | −601 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1%±1.3 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.5%±1.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jefferson County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jefferson County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jefferson County get to work?
80.5% of Jefferson County's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5%±1.4 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±0.9 pts | 15.6% | +2.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±0.8 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jefferson County's census tracts?
Jefferson County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,644 (Tract 9513) to $68,397 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950142065950100 | 2,191±203 | $56,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950242065950200 | 2,946±263 | $66,349 |
| Tract 950342065950300 | 5,534±337 | $64,943 |
| Tract 950442065950400 | 1,779±239 | $56,538 |
| Tract 950542065950500 | 2,167±239 | $61,121 |
| Tract 950642065950600 | 5,533±268 | $68,397 |
| Tract 950742065950700 | 2,431±371 | $52,917 |
| Tract 950842065950800 | 3,695±408 | $61,441 |
| Tract 950942065950900 | 4,118±341 | $67,269 |
| Tract 951042065951000 | 4,225±308 | $61,395 |
| Tract 951142065951100 | 3,580±180 | $60,266 |
| Tract 951242065951200 | 3,180±282 | $46,082 |
| Tract 951342065951300 | 2,485±283 | $38,644 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jefferson County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 67 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 67 |
| Median home value | 59th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 67 |
| Median age | 29th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jefferson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.